Front Extension approval rate in Portsmouth

Portsmouth approved 85.3% of front extension applications, based on 109 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.3%

front extension approval rate

109

Front Extension decisions

Approved

Refused

88.5%

Portsmouth overall

Front Extension applications are refused more often than the Portsmouth average (88.5%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How front extension compares in Portsmouth

Front Extension (109 decided)

85.3%

Portsmouth all applications (9,214 decided)

88.5%

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